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BJ61 OGU

2011 Audi A5

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,603 mi
Last recorded103,603 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Audi A578,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 OGU
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 103,603 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 100,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 100,724 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 97,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 92,697 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,324 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 83,133 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 80,049 miles

Nearside Rear Mis-shaped on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 72,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 72,506 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 64,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn. (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil All. (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 64,902 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag. (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn. (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil All. (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 57,888 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 57,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 50,074 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 41,387 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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BJ61 OGU is a 2011 Audi A5 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 78,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ61 OGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 15 years old, this Audi A5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ61 OGU is a 2011 Audi A5, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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